ICD-9 Code 741.91
Spina bifida without mention of hydrocephalus, cervical region
Not Valid for Submission
741.91 is a legacy non-billable code used to specify a medical diagnosis of spina bifida without mention of hydrocephalus, cervical region. This code was replaced on September 30, 2015 by its ICD-10 equivalent.
| ICD-9: | 741.91 |
| Short Description: | Spina bifida-cerv |
| Long Description: | Spina bifida without mention of hydrocephalus, cervical region |
Convert 741.91 to ICD-10
The following crosswalk between ICD-9 to ICD-10 is based based on the General Equivalence Mappings (GEMS) information:
- Q05.5 - Cervical spina bifida without hydrocephalus
Code Classification
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Congenital anomalies (740–759)
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Congenital anomalies (740-759)
- 741 Spina bifida
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Congenital anomalies (740-759)
Information for Medical Professionals
Information for Patients
Spina Bifida
Spina bifida is a neural tube defect - a type of birth defect of the brain, spine, or spinal cord. It happens if the spinal column of the fetus doesn't close completely during the first month of pregnancy. This can damage the nerves and spinal cord. Screening tests during pregnancy can check for spina bifida. Sometimes it is discovered only after the baby is born.
The symptoms of spina bifida vary from person to person. Most people with spina bifida are of normal intelligence. Some people need assistive devices such as braces, crutches, or wheelchairs. They may have learning difficulties, urinary and bowel problems, or hydrocephalus, a buildup of fluid in the brain.
The exact cause of spina bifida is unknown. It seems to run in families. Taking folic acid can reduce the risk of having a baby with spina bifida. It's in most multivitamins. Women who could become pregnant should take it daily.
NIH: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
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ICD-9 Footnotes
General Equivalence Map Definitions
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- Approximate Flag - The approximate flag is on, indicating that the relationship between the code in the source system and the code in the target system is an approximate equivalent.
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